Expert Cybersecurity Engineer – Penetration Tester at SAP Business Technology Platform

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you`ll build:

As an Expert Cybersecurity Engineer – Penetration Tester at SAP Business Technology Platform, you will conduct advanced security evaluations on various applications and systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective measures. Your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening our organization’s security posture. You will consistently think ahead and out-of-the-box to anticipate new threats and vulnerabilities and contribute to developing cutting-edge defensive strategies. Your role would be participating in the security governance domain not only with findings and observations, but also driving ideas, planning, architectural solutions, and innovative approaches.

Conduct thorough penetration tests on BTP services and infrastructure identifying security vulnerabilities.
Perform manual and automated white-box security assessments using industry-standard tools with a strong focus on Web Applications
Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks. Create a vision for long-term changes (when needed) and drive architectural redesign projects together with product teams.
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices into SDLC processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of security processes, methodologies, and tools.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Keep abreast of emerging threats, trends, and new technologies in the cybersecurity landscape. Introduce ideas for implementing AI solutions optimizing the every-day processes
Mentor junior team members and provide guidance in developing their technical skills.
Develop deep knowledge of the BTP services, infrastructure and overall architecture
Provide security consulting and expertise in the domains of security architecture, EVM, Security Monitoring, Threat Detections, Incident Response. Take part in forensics following security breaches and actively propose ideas and solutions.

What you bring :

Degree in computer science, preferably with a focus on Cybersecurity or related field
At least 5 years’ experience in web application penetration testing
Experience with security testing tools such as Burp suite, Kali Linux toolset or others
Previous experience with CTFs, bug bounties or other hacking challenges
Secure Software Development background. Java/Python experience.
Experience in Secure Design and Threat Modeling
Strong knowledge of security audits, penetration testing reports and source code analysis
Experience with SAP Cloud products is a strong bonus
Security Certifications like OSWE, OSCP, CEH, CE(P)T, PenTest+, CISSP are considered a strong advantage
AI Security Tooling experience is considered highly beneficial
Being analytical, structured, and a good communicator.
Fluent written and verbal skills in English, German is a plus.

Where you belong:

The Security and Risk Management team in SAP Business Technology Platform covers almost every security and compliance aspect across the cloud platform. The team serves as a central security and compliance governance unit for the whole BTP area and strives to provide a clear vision, guidance, support, implementation, drive changes and find efficient and technically sound solutions. You will have the opportunity to have touch points with any pillar of the immense end-to-end security domain of BTP and select your favorite areas to take part in.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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